# Core Values - Core Behaviors: I don't have time for that.

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Podcast: [The Optometry Success Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-optometry-success-podcast-7697299)
Published: 2026-06-24T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we talk about why core values and core behaviors matter far beyond simply putting words on a wall. We discuss how clearly defined values can guide decisions around growth, team alignment, burnout, ownership, hiring, patient experience, and the overall direction of a practice. Chad also shares how his own leadership journey helped him better understand the role that personal and professional values play in creating a stronger, more intentional business. We also walk through practical ways practice owners can begin defining and reinforcing these principles, even when it feels difficult to step away from patient care. From blocking a few hours with the leadership team to regularly revisiting values in staff meetings and connecting them to real-life behaviors, we make the case that a values-driven practice creates stronger culture, better consistency, and a more scalable foundation for growth. Have a question for us to address in a future episode? Submit it here ! Resources: Learn more about Partners in Profit Download the Practice Owner's Financial Toolkit 20/20 Money Ultimate Financial Success Masterclass OD Mastermind Interest Form Check out Adam's new book: How to Buy an Optometry Practice Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/Fq1Ro Subscribe on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/jCtsk

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